Case studies
Through our research, we’re making a real difference to people’s lives.
Browse the stories and case studies in this section to learn more about how we’re improving health through the work we do.
RADicA: Rapid access diagnostics for asthma
Researchers from Manchester BRC’s Respiratory theme are working alongside global medical device company to test a novel breathalyser device
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UK-wide implementation of a novel NHS diagnostic test using pyrosequencing
Manchester BRC -funded research has led to UK-wide implementation of a novel NHS diagnostic test that uses pyrosequencing (a method of identifying genetic markers in DNA), to identify the right treatment for people with aspergillosis.
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Radiotherapy and Me
‘Radiotherapy & Me’ was a creative project designed to share real-life experiences of radiotherapy, inspire conversations about radiotherapy as a safe and effective treatment, and raise awareness of research within Manchester BRC’s Advanced Radiotherapy theme.
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The Development of a Rapid Access Clinic for patients with Psoriasis (P-RAC)
The Salford-based clinic is an innovative, community-based and consultant-led clinic, which provides integrated management to newly-diagnosed psoriasis patients who receive very early access to specialist and personalised care within weeks of diagnosis.
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Patient and public focus groups support design of UK’s first multi-centre proton therapy trial
This work led to an editorial publication in Clinical Oncology and the methodology being replicated for further proton therapy research.
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Establishment of the UK’s only Hearing Device Research Centre
The Hearing Device Research Centre will drive innovation in interventions for hearing loss, by facilitating and accelerating translational into the NHS, a first for the UK.
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A Trusted Research Environment for Translational Science
The Trusted Research Environment enables researchers to access and analyse health data while protecting confidentiality of staff and patients, and prevents unauthorised users accessing data at any time.
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Becky’s story
At the age of 24 and with a family history of breast cancer, Becky was the youngest person in Britain to undergo preventative surgery before being diagnosed. Now, she is living life to the full bringing up her two young children, supporting other families with hereditary breast cancer.
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